India prepares for 1st ODI against England with Kohli, Sharma returns

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India prepares for 1st ODI against England with Kohli, Sharma returns
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India faces England in the 1st ODI of a three-match series at Edgbaston on July 13. Shubman Gill captains the team in a bid to recover from a recent T20I whitewash, with star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returning to the lineup. Gill was named Player of the Series against Afghanistan, while Kohli returns from injury after missing ODIs against Afghanistan. India aims to leverage its historical success at Edgbaston, having won eight of their twelve ODIs at the venue. England had previously dominated the T20I series against India.

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  • India's probable XI includes Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli.
  • Gill has been in top form, aiming for a successful captaincy debut.
  • Kohli returns from a hamstring injury sustained during IPL 2026.
  • England looks to continue its strong performance after a successful T20I series.
  • The match takes place at Edgbaston, where India has historically fared well.
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